I use CJ Premier 11A amp and CJ 17LS preamp with the Arcus speakers and I have been very pleased with this sound. Very open and musical, with big and deep soundstage, never fatiguing. The Arcus does not have a deep bottom end, but the midrange and highs are wonderful.
Tube Amplifier for Avalon Arcus
A friend of mine has a pair of the Arcus, and I think they are very fine speakers. Their only ommission is the lowest octave - but they are very musical, image well, etc. He borrowed a pair of my VTL MB-450's (now for sale), and fell in love with that combination. However, the 450's are a tad on the expensive side for him, and he'd rather have a stereo amplifier anyhow. Any recommendations for him? He's been looking for a VTL ST-150, but they are just not coming up on market these days. His preamp is a VTL 2.5.
Thanks, Peter
Thanks, Peter